This years Senators team is largely the same team as last year. Losing Cowen hurt, and losing Spezza hurts alot too, but then again, they didn't get where they did last season through their offensive prowess.

If they keep their team GAA at or near current levels and Anderson continues to play as he has for the last long while there is no reason to think they couldnt be in the hunt again. 1.5 goals per game is not alot.